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Language Log

Posted on March 9, 2009 by twotreatises

The University of Pennsylvania “Language Log” blog [see last post] has a glorious wealth of information and is the reason for the words and links below. First: the complete text of Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage is available on Google … Continue reading →

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threes and fours

Posted on March 3, 2009 by twotreatises

words of the day: quatrefoilin architecture: 1, 2, 3and trefoilrelated: trefoil knotand triquetra

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Dremel

Posted on February 5, 2009 by twotreatises

“By inserting an appropriate bit (or burr) the tool can perform drilling, grinding, sharpening, cutting, cleaning, polishing, sanding, routing, carving and engraving… Other Dremel rotary tools include a cordless pumpkin carving tool, a cordless pet nail grooming tool, and a … Continue reading →

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more word disambiguation

Posted on January 13, 2009 by twotreatises

hammock — sling for sleeping or resting, usually suspended between trees or poles hammock — land densely covered with hardwood trees, on ground higher than the surrounding marshland (often in FL, for example) (sometimes “hummock”) hummock — a mound or … Continue reading →

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verb tenses

Posted on November 11, 2008 by twotreatises

verbs contain a lot of information about time and action/state of being in a simple word or phrase. (i’m a fan of economy of language: using a little, saying a lot.) an incomplete list of verb tenses in English (thanks … Continue reading →

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